Jennifer Howard , LMHC

Jennifer Howard is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and family issues. Her approach puts the client's experience first and values each person's strengths when tackling hard problems.

Jennifer uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She listens closely and helps people name what matters to them. Together they set small goals and try tools that fit daily life rather than long lists of theory.

Her work covers a range of family-related struggles including communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin wounds, and caregiver stress. She also supports people facing abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or midlife uncertainty.

Jennifer draws on several evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral work to spot and change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and action, and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. She aims to make those techniques practical so clients can use them between sessions.

With six years of professional experience, Jennifer helps people take gradual steps toward more satisfying days. She encourages steady progress, adjusts plans when needed, and focuses on skills the person can keep using after therapy ends.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Jennifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try more helpful alternatives. CBT is practical and skill-based, helping people manage symptoms of anxiety and depression through clear exercises and experiments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, daily routines, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text sessions are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step skill coaching, or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and access regular support from a licensed professional.